2026 Subaru Outback reveal

[Sprintey]

So tonight's NY motorshow sees the next generation Subaru Outback reveal.

https://www.subaru.com/2025-new-york...auto-show.html

Being at about 1:50am in the morning, I know we'll all be up to watch it, or not.

It's bigger, boxier, with more glasshouse and more SUV. It'll have the Subaru flat four teamed up with a Toyota hybrid system and full time AWD, as well as the standard petrol AWD, and the XT turbo AWD as options, so there's choice. Importantly, it returns to physical buttons for some of the everyday dashboard functions.

I don't know if anyone will be interested, I am a bit. Testing the current generation I found I leaned toward the Forester with it's bigger glasshouse and more airy feeling while I liked the Outback's better loadspace. With a 6L/100km hybrid, maybe this will be a decent improvement. Is it the end of one of the last 'station wagon' styled AWDs?

A couple of previews for those who can't wait or value sleep:

https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a6...k-future-cars/

https://www.carexpert.com.au/car-new...generation-suv

[Travesty]

Speaking of motorshows, did anyone go to the Melbourne "motorshow" on the weekend of the 6th?